Source: Seiko Watch Global on YouTube In recent times, watch dials have been made from textile materials, Formula One cars and even Second World War fighter planes. But have you heard of one made from food? To be more precise, it is a Japanese snack known as Senbei 煎餅. Yes, Seiko has announced three new Presage models with dials made … More
Source: TimeWerke Videos on YouTube Would this pink Porsche 911 Carrera T seen outside the Porsche Centre Singapore on 12 February 2019 make a good gift for a lady? Well, if a gentleman were to give it to his lady, it might just ruin their relationship. Why? Especially for non-Germans like us, be aware that the German wordings inscribed on … More
Source: Grand Seiko Japan YouTube channel The Grand Seiko “Ninja” Spring Drive, as seen in the video above and image below, is specially designed for ninjas, features a watchcase like no other, having been inspired by the shuriken, a concealed weapon that only makes its appearance when it is thrown at the enemy. For this Grand Seiko Ninja, the shuriken … More
The Seiko Prospex PADI Special Edition SPB071J1 features a graduated dial from blue to black and wave patterns inspired by the deep sea. Its design is the brand’s modern reinterpretation of the first Seiko diver’s watch from 1965. In darkness, the hour markers at 6, 9 and 12 including the minute hand emit a blue light while the others and … More
The Seiko Prospex “Tuna” SRPA99K1, launched on 1 June 2017, is a special watch for it is a limited edition piece made for five countries/territories; namely, Hong Kong, Macau, Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore thanks to Thong Sia Watch Co., Ltd, the exclusive distributor for Seiko timepieces in this part of the world. Limited to 1,881 pieces and water-resistant to 200 … More
It may come as a surprise for some to know that Seiko’s very first tourbillon was only launched in 2016 at the BaselWorld watch fair. This may be so especially for those who know that the brand’s roots can be traced back to the late 19th century. The brand’s origins began in 1881, initially offering simple clock repair services in … More
In March 2016, Seiko announced its support and partnership with PADI (Professional Association of Dive Instructors), reputed to be the world’s most trusted scuba diving training organization with a 50-year history, having been founded in 1966 by two American diving enthusiasts, John Cronin and Ralph Erickson. Just a year before (PADI was established) in 1965, Seiko had launched the 150M … More
Seiko’s diving watches are not only affordable but are also highly reliable and robust. It is therefore a great joy to also note that the brand supports PADI (Professional Association of Dive Instructors), the world’s largest scuba diving organization with the highest number of recreational diving memberships. PADI is a known name to the diving world just as Seiko is … More
As a commemorative piece for the 55th anniversary of the Grand Seiko, one would understand why the SBGR097 is a limited edition (production of 500 pieces). The Grand Seiko SBGR097 featuring a blue dial is powered by the Calibre 9S61 which has the accuracy with the standard variance of plus 10, minus one seconds a day when worn. Under a … More
The first Grand Seiko made its debut in 1960 and since its birth fifty-five years ago, the brand has remains true to what it terms the essentials of watchmaking: precision, durability, legibility and beauty. These are what Shinji Hattori, president and CEO of Seiko Watch Corporation deems as the essential elements of a watch. For 2015, one anniversary timepiece commemorating … More